Are you one of those people who likes not roses? The rose is a symbol of love and beauty for thousands of years. To grow roses, you must know which varieties are suitable for your area. Read the article below to find out more about how to grow roses.
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Method 1 of 4: Preparation For Planting
Step 1. Choose a suitable variety
Did you know that in this world there are approximately 13,000 varieties of roses? Not all types of roses can grow in all regions, you can find out which types of roses are suitable for your environment. The following is a little explanation of the characteristics of various types of roses:
- Hybrid roses have attractive shapes and colors, these types of roses are usually sold in flower shops.
- The floribunda rose is the rose that has the most color among other types. Each tree of this type has many flowers not just one.
- Grandiflora roses are roses that are the result of a cross between a hybrid type and a floribunda type, with a characteristic that is a tree that can grow quite tall.
- Climber roses can grow vines on fences or walls like vines.
- Miniature roses are the smallest types of roses so you can grow them in pots.
- Bush roses are the most robust and resistant to pests. These roses have various colors, shapes and sizes.
- Transplanted roses. Must get more care than other types of roses because this type of rose is quite fragile.
Step 2. Purchase the root of the rose plant or roses in pots
Once you have selected the type of roses you want to grow, you can choose where you want to start growing your roses, whether you want to grow roses from scratch by buying the plant roots or you want to buy roses that have grown in pots and then you can move them to where you want them..
- If you choose to grow roses from scratch, try to plant them in early spring so that the weather is suitable for growing the roses.
- Roses that have grown in pots can be moved to where you like at any time.
Step 3. Purchase gardening tools
After you plant a rose, of course you can't just let it grow. You must be able to take care of rose plants so that the flowers can grow well. Here are some tools that you may need to support your gardening:
- Garden shears. Garden shears are useful for trimming your rose plants to make them look more beautiful.
- Gloves. Useful for protecting you from the thorns found on rose plants.
- Fertilizer. Rose plants must be given fertilizer in order to grow well. Try to buy a fertilizer that is specifically for this rose plant.
- Mulch (dust). Mulch is straw, peat, or other materials recommended as ground cover on your rose plants to maintain the temperature and also to prevent the growth of parasitic plants that can interfere with your rose plants.
- Compost. Mix the compost with the soil you will use to grow your roses to help your rose plant grow.
- Shovel. You can use a shovel to dig the soil when you are going to plant this rose plant.
Method 2 of 4: Planting Roses
Step 1. Decide where to plant
You need a place where you can get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Choose a place that is quite spacious and the distance from other plants is quite far. The soil must have good drainage, try not to plant roses in soil that contains a lot of clay because it can interfere with the growth of your rose plants.
- Good soil for rose plants is soil that has a pH level of 6.3-6.8.
- To see if the soil has good drainage, take a look at the time after it rains. If the water stagnates then you will have to find another place to plant your roses.
Step 2. Prepare enough water
If you decide to grow roses from the roots, soak the roots for a few hours before planting them. And if you are growing roses that have grown in pots before, water them thoroughly before you move them where you want them.
Step 3. Prepare the hole for planting
Use a shovel to make holes as a medium for planting your rose plants. Try to make a hole with a fairly large size and deep. Do not forget to mix the soil that you will use to bury the rose plant. Once you are done, add some fertilizer and a little water.
If you plant more than one rose. Leave enough space between each plant so that the roots of each rose have enough room for growth
Step 4. Plant your roses
After the hole to plant is finished you make. Place your rose plant 5cm deep from the soil surface. But if you live in an area that has quite cold weather, you have to plant it deeper.
- If you plant roses that have grown before. Make sure to leave enough room for the roots.
- Make sure the soil covers all the roots.
Step 5. Water your rose plant
be sure to water your roses with plenty of water after you are done planting them.
Step 6. Add mulch around your rose plant
After you have planted and watered your rose plants, add mulch around your rose plants to keep the temperature stable throughout the growing period.
Method 3 of 4: Caring for Roses
Step 1. Water the plant more during the summer
Roses are plants that require a lot of water to support their growth. But this also depends on your environment, if your environment is a bit arid and hot, maybe you should water your roses more often.
Step 2. Fertilize your rose plants
Give your rose plant a fertilizer (both liquid and solid) periodically to keep it growing.
- Some types of fertilizers have a fairly long shelf life so you don't need to fertilize your roses often.
- Do not apply fertilizer too often because it will make your rose plant diseased.
Step 3. Trim unnecessary stalks
You should trim any stalks that look rotten. This is so that the rose plant will continue to grow well and prevent disease. There are no special rules for this pruning, do it in areas that may reduce the appearance of your roses.
- Be sure to prune from the tip of the rose stalk, so that your rose plant can continue to grow well. Remember to trim only the stems that are blocking air circulation in your rose plant.
- In late winter or early spring, many of the stems may wilt, so you will need to prune them to keep your roses growing well.
- When you see wilted flowers, prune them so new flowers can grow back.
Method 4 of 4: Protecting Rose Plants From Pests
Step 1. Spray your roses if you notice any annoying animals
Besides being able to get rid of pests on rose plants, spraying water will also keep your rose plants growing well.
- Minimize the use of insecticides. Insecticides can damage your rose plant if used in excessive amounts. Make sure you use an insecticide if your rose plant is exposed to a particularly dangerous pest.
- Prune leaves that look wilted or have discolored.
- If your plants continue to be disturbed by pests. Use a mixture of dish soap and water and spray it on your roses once a week.
- You can also buy natural pesticides that will repel pests while still allowing the animals that are beneficial to your roses' growth.
Step 2. Watch your rose plant for black spots
These black spots will interfere with the growth of your roses. try to water with water or by using a liquid fungicide to remove these black spots from your rose plants.
Suggestion
- Soil that has a good watering system is much better because roses are very sensitive if you water them on the flowers.
- Take good care of your rose plants to make them look more beautiful.
